Lyrics
Some peo ple tell me I got great legs.
Can’t fig ure out why U make me beg.
Does not com pute.
Don’t not com pute.
U think you’re spe cial, well so do I.
Why do spe cial wom en make me cry?
Does not com pute.
It don’t not com pute.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.
It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?
Some peo ple think I’m kind a cute, but that (Bb)don’t com pute when it comes to Y O U.
Does not com pute.
Some ’ll nev er com pute.
What’s the hang up, what’s the scam?
(Bb)Guess U think I’m just an oth er o o o o one of your (Gm7)fans.
Does not com pute.
Some thin’, hon ey, don’t com pute.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.
It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?
I’ve got to get to U, ba by.
Some peo ple think I’m kind a smart.
Why must a fel la stop with U be fore he starts?
Does not com pute, ma ma,
some thin’ don’t com pute.
(Dm6/9)I’ll
buy U cloth ing, I’ll buy U fan cy cars,
but U got ta talk to me, ba by, and tell me who U real ly are.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter they drink.
It’s been the (Bbmaj7)same with ev ’ry girl I’ve had.
(Gm7)Must be some thin’ in the (Dm7)wa ter U drink, ’cause (Bb)why else would a wom an (A7)wan na treat a man so (Dm7)bad?
(Dm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Does not com pute.)
(Does not com pute.)
(Does not com pute.) (Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Dm6/9)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
(Gm7)(Must be some thin’ in the wa ter U drink.)
Something In The Water — Simple Sheet Music
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"Something In The Water" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 168 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Something In The Water”
- What key is "Something In The Water" by Prince played in?
- Something In The Water is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something In The Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Something In The Water" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Something In The Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Something In The Water"?
- "Something In The Water" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Something In The Water"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Dm6, Dm7, Gm7.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.